Single Point of Access for Children (C-SPOA)

Single Point of Access for Children (C-SPOA)

Single Point of Access for Children (C-SPOA) links children and their families to services best meeting their needs.

  • Designed to serve individuals 17 years of age or younger experiencing severe mental or behavioral difficulties
  • Community-based service providers assigned to assist the child and their family with meeting their needs
  • Accepting provider and self-referrals

Send or fax referral forms to: 

Diane Zikowitz, Manager Community Based Services (SPOA, Crisis, CSLP)

PO Box 6550 

Watertown, New York 13601 

Phone: (315) 777-9716 

FAX: (315) 779-1184


NOTE: Both parts 1 and 2 of the referral form below must be completed when referring to Children’s Community Residence or Residential Treatment Facility level of care.


For general inquiries regarding C-SPOA, admission criteria for case management and residential programs, or referral status, please contact: Vanessa Teamoh, C-SPOA Coordinator, at (315) (315) 777-9706 or vteamoh@chjc.org


C-SPOA Application Part 1

C-SPOA Application Part 2

RTF Consents